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Potting soil and garden soil are different, and they have different uses in the garden. Learn more about these materials, what they contain, and when to combine them — and when not to.

Homemade potting soil and potting mix is easy to make and better than the bagged stuff. Learn how to make a mix for tropical plants, annuals, succulents and an all-purpose blend.

These sweet summer treats are easy to grow. All you need is a seed, sun, heat and water.

Find tips for turning a challenging celery crop into a high-yielding harvest with tips and tricks for growing celery.

Small plots packed with bite-sized crops are helping homeowners cut grocery costs while creating harvests that look as good as they taste.

Start these three fast-growing, cool-season crops, and soon you'll be savoring crispy greens, crunchy onions and tender peas.

Composting can be more than just throwing food scraps on a pile. Learn a few new methods for making natural fertilizers.

Get the facts about heat-treated wood, a safe alternative to pressure-treated wood, and find out how it can be used in the garden.

Make a fast-burning home compost bin for under $50. One 50-gallon drum will turn your family’s food scraps into rich, usable soil before the growing season is over. Best of all, the wood base with attached caster wheels makes turning your compost in this DIY compost tumbler a cinch — no shoveling required.

Of all the problems that plague a garden, soil-borne pathogens are the worst. Here’s what to do when a fungus wrecks your plants.

Follow our guide on how to grow potatoes and discover how easy and satisfying it is to raise a homegrown crop, plus learn about the many types and varieties available for your garden.

Yes! Good airflow is one of the secrets to successful composting. Without it, your compost pile could turn into a stinky mess (literally). Learn how to increase airflow in your compost pile.

Potting soil won’t last forever, in a container or in the bag.

Irish potatoes are easy to grow in containers on a sunny porch or patio.

Get advice for planting, growing and harvesting cucumbers, including suggestions for types and varieties to grow, companion plants, plus tips for solving common cucumber problems.